The secrets to incredible clam chowder are tender seafood and silky broth; the rest is a matter of preference. Whether you keep it classic New-England-style with cream, or go to Manhattan by swapping in...
The 1946 edition of "The Joy of Cooking" included 69 recipes for gelatin molds. The chilled soup's ingredients are molded into an updated aspic that's cool and crunchy. Use an electric juicer here.
The classic cure-all chicken noodle soup gets a Japanese makeover, with slices of miso-marinated chicken breast and hearty udon noodles in a steamy broth. Grated daikon radish and fresh ginger not only...
A simplified version of poule au pot (chicken in a pot), this comforting dish showcases the first of the season's root vegetables. Here, the cooking liquid becomes a light broth for ladling over the chicken...
This creamy yet low-fat soup gets its color from white beans and milk added to a simple chicken stock. Chunks of chicken breast, parsnips, and potatoes blend with the opaque base, while the deep-green...
In Vietnam, pho, as this rice-noodle soup is known, is often enjoyed for breakfast. Nutritionists recommend incorporating red meat into one's diet just as it's used here -- in small portions and as a complement...
Inspired by Malaysian laksa, a traditional dish of noodles in hot spicy broth, this easy-to-prepare soup gets its complex flavor foundation from store-bought curry paste. It can be topped with cooked chicken...
Instead of the usual escarole or kale, use hearty collards in this familiar soup. The greens' slight bitterness plays nicely against the creamy beans and sweet tomatoes.
Broth and reconstituted shitakes can be made and stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days ahead of time, or the freezer up to 3 months. Gently reheat over medium before serving.
Tuscan black kale, or cavolo nero, has impressive stores of calcium and vitamins A and C. A sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan gives the soup creaminess and tang without excessive calories.
This nourishing soup bolsters immunity and helps ease cold and flu symptoms, says herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Read more about boosting your immunity in Winter Wellness.
Instead of pork, this lighter take on Mexican pozole enlists shrimp, which is a tender accompaniment to those soft, puffy corn kernels (or hominy) and blistered tomatoes. Our cacao-free version of mole...
This reinterpretation of French onion soup adds bacon for deep satisfying flavor. For a classic touch, make sure to include the broiled cheesy bread top.
Chicken, leeks, and carrots swim in a fragrant broth, but the star is the comforting matzo ball. Seltzer and baking powder are the keys to making airy spheres; their richness comes from the chicken fat,...
This is Martha's favorite cold-weather soup. The onions cook for 2 hours in butter and oil to develop the rich golden color of the perfect onion soup. It helps if you have homemade beef or veal stock on...
An Asian-inspired chicken soup features a delicate mushroom broth laced with fresh ginger, garlic, jalapeno, and black peppercorns. Tofu provides protein and contrasting texture, while fresh herbs add...
This soup is a meal in itself, filled with winter vegetables and a secret ingredient that adds texture and flavor to the soup: a rind from a piece of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (just remember to remove...
Homemade beef stock lends rich complexity to our French Onion Soup recipe. Make it the day ahead-you'll have plenty left over to freeze and use in recipes for hearty stews and spicy chilis.